Transitions
Found 1 listing
Transition to adulthood
When we think about transitions we naturally think about the big transitions like leaving school or transferring from primary to secondary school. But transitions of any kind, at any time, may be difficult for PDA individuals. Starting a new club or activity, leaving home in the morning to go to school or work, even moving from their bedroom to the kitchen, can be extremely difficult for some. Transitions are a demand.
This page focuses on transitions to adulthood, i.e. beyond age 16.
It’s good practice for schools to start thinking about transition for SEND children from year 9 (age 14). For children with an EHCP, this will start at the Y9 annual review and a Transitions Team Social Work should be invited to attend alongside the parents, school, local authority and any other relevant professionals involved with a child.
The options for post 16 are:
Sixth form
College
Apprenticeship – children with an EHCP may be able to access a supported internship programme
Work – please see our workplace adjustments for PDA page and this Transition to employment toolkit by Ambitious about Autism
Or a child may need support from Social Care to find meaningful activities or voluntary work, and some may [...]